The keyword refers to archival footage and amateur recordings of the communal violence that devastated Poso, Central Sulawesi, between 1998 and 2001 . While these videos are often sought for historical documentation, they also raise significant ethical and psychological concerns for survivors and the current peace process. 1. Historical Context: The Poso Conflict (1998–2001)
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Over 1,000 people were killed and tens of thousands were displaced, with entire neighborhoods destroyed.
Underlying tensions were exacerbated by economic competition, migration patterns (transmigration), and the political instability of Indonesia’s post-Suharto Reformasi era. 2. The Nature of "Tragedy Videos" Videos from this era typically fall into two categories:
The Poso riots began on , following a local dispute that escalated into widespread communal violence between Muslim and Christian groups.
The most intense violence occurred in three stages through 2000, eventually resulting in the Malino I Declaration peace accord in December 2001.